DS Industry is born in Bilbao: the new international summit for industrial decarbonization

Industrial Energy Transition

Bilbao Exhibition Centre will host the first edition of DS Industry from November 3 to 5, 2026, a new international event designed to accelerate the energy transition and boost industrial competitiveness. The initiative, supported by the Basque Government and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, will focus on technological and circular economy solutions.

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A strategic hub for Basque and global industry

Bilbao positions itself as the new epicenter of the energy transition with the launch of DS – Decarbonized & Sustainable Industryan international summit to be held in Bilbao Exhibition Centre From November 3rd to 5th. The event, officially launched, aims to connect the industry with concrete technological solutions to advance towards a more competitive, sustainable, and decarbonized model, with the support of Gobierno Vasco and Diputación Foral de Bizkaia.

During the presentation, Mario GoffardCommercial and Marketing Director of Bilbao Exhibition CentreHe highlighted the event's potential to become a global benchmark. "All the conditions are in place to position this new event as a leading event that aspires to become a world summit." Euskadi It brings together industrial capabilities, energy infrastructure and assets, services and know-how "Technological advancements in energy and the environment make it a particularly suitable environment for promoting industrial decarbonization projects and clean technologies," he stated. Goffard.

For its part, Ainara Basurko, Deputy for Economic Promotion of the Diputación Foral de BizkaiaHe emphasized the importance of public-private collaboration. "Industrial decarbonization needs leading companies and SMEs; technology and investment; knowledge and markets; private initiative and public leadership." DS Industry It precisely represents that sum of capabilities. From the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia "We want to contribute to making this first edition the beginning of a leading international event," he said.

From the Gobierno Vasco, the Deputy Minister for Energy Transition, Irantzu AllendeHe emphasized the region's dual role in this process. Euskadi “We are undertaking a dual decarbonization, a dual commitment to supply and demand. In other words, while our industry is decarbonizing, it is also leading the way internationally in the development of clean technologies, which are essential for this decarbonization,” he explained. Allende, rating the País Vasco as the "perfect" location to host the congress.

Event structure: Knowledge, Innovation and Networking

The value proposition of DS Industry 2026 It will be structured around three fundamental pillars to offer practical and applicable answers to the challenges of the sector. The area Knowledge The event will feature a conference with internationally renowned speakers, addressing the decarbonization of consumption, energy efficiency, and the circular economy. The program will be divided into three main thematic blocks: a Technology Track, a Circularity in Industry Track, and an Energy-Intensive Sectors Track, focusing on key industries such as cement, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, refining, and steel.

In the area of InnovationThe exhibition area will bring together advanced equipment, products and services from leading companies such as AFESA, BrenMiller Europe, Carlo Gavazzi, Dominion, Globalfactor, Grupo Agaleus, Iberdrola, Petronor, Sener, Stratenergy (Velatia), Tecnalia y Zabala InnovationThis space will be complemented by workshops, an area for startups, and a talent hub. Finally, the pillar of Networking It will foster collaboration through B2B meetings, technical visits, and awards. DS Awards, in order to generate new business opportunities.

Key Data: DS Industry 2026

Concept	Detail
Name of the event	DS – Decarbonized & Sustainable Industry
Dates	3 to 5 November 2026
Location	Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), Bizkaia
Organizers and Partners	Organized by BEC with the support of Diputación Foral de Bizkaia, Gobierno Vasco, Iberdrola y Petronor
Strategic Pillars	Knowledge (Congress), Innovation (Exhibition) and Networking (B2B Meetings)

High decision-making power and a consolidated partner ecosystem

The event is designed to attract high-level decision-makers from strategic sectors such as refining, pulp and paper, foundries, chemicals, energy, cement, steel, glass, and food. Companies of the caliber of [company names missing] have already expressed interest in participating. Acciona Agua, AENA, AG Siderúrgica Balboa, Air Liquide, ArcelorMittal, GESTAMP, Sidenor, Siemens Gamesa y ULMA, among others.

The event's support ecosystem is strengthened by the participation of Iberdrola y Petronor as Platinum Sponsors, and from entities such as Aclima, Basquenergy Cluster, Ente Vasco de la Energía (EVE), IHOBE, Net Zero Basque and the Grupo SPRI as Sector Partners, consolidating a high-value platform for foreign business and business competitiveness.

Key points and frequently asked questions about DS Industry 2026

How does DS Industry affect Spanish exporting companies?

For exporting companies, this event represents a strategic opportunity to identify and adopt clean technologies that will improve their competitiveness in increasingly demanding international markets focused on sustainability. Furthermore, it serves as a platform to find technology partners and access a global network of contacts centered on decarbonization, a key factor for the value chains of the future.

What kind of technological solutions will be presented at the event?

Solutions focused on energy efficiency, the circular economy, and other areas will be presented. cleantechThe competition will focus on technologies applicable to energy-intensive sectors such as steelmaking, the chemical industry, cement production, and refining, which face the greatest challenges in their transition to a low-carbon emissions model.

What is the role of the Basque Country in this new decarbonization event?

Euskadi It acts not only as a venue, but as a key player. The region seeks to position itself as a leading hub for industrial decarbonization, leveraging its established business network, its technical know-how technological and the strong institutional support of Gobierno Vasco and Diputación Foral de Bizkaia to lead the development of sustainable technologies and industrial models.